Vessel Manager CTV\'s

About the role

We are looking for a Vessel Manager to join the team, which involves conducting technical performance monitoring of vessels and suppliers at a fleet level, defining standards, improving the technical capability of the fleet on charter, and providing strategic input into logistic solutions for future sites. As a team member, you will deliver specialist support and in-depth subject knowledge for all CTV-related matters across RWE’s operational sites.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the operational, health and safety, financial, and strategic performance of RWE’s offshore wind fleet.
• Actively manage marine contracts through regular meetings and KPI reviews, maintain vessel history records and report on vessel performance, supplier quality and HSE performance.
• Manage the technical aspects of the procurement process acting as project manager and driving the tender processes and negotiations.
• Coordinate CTV mobilisation, inspection and delivery at operational sites as required and ensure standards are maintained through ongoing inspections.
• Support operational sites as a centre of competence regarding CTVs and marine operations, assisting sites with Marine Assurance topics as required.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with all operational sites, vessel suppliers and industry bodies.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying and implementing industry best practices, incorporating changes to working methods, and adopting technical developments to enhance the safety and performance of the vessels.
• Contribute to the identification and appropriate management of Marine and Logistical risks.
• Carry out supplier audits in line with internal and recognised standards and continual improvement ethos.

Job requirements and experience

• A number of years’ relevant experience as a shipping company Vessel Manager/DPA/Superintendent or a Senior seagoing background in either Deck or Engineering along with significant experience in offshore renewables.
• Extensive knowledge of CTVs – Designs, Propulsion, Capabilities and Performance.
• Experience of vessel inspections and inspection documentation such as IMCA, CMID and MISW.
• Experience with safety management systems, auditing practices and compliance activities.
• Knowledge and experience relating to Statutory Rules and regulations as applicable to marine activities.
• Experience of vessels contracts and BIMCO formats.
• Knowledge of classification rules, recognised standards, BIMCO, offshore wind best practice.
• Fluent in English language.
• Well‑developed communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi‑disciplined team.
• Willingness to travel (UK/CE) and willingness to work offshore for short periods.

Advantageous but not essential

• A recognised and applicable engineering degree (e.g. Naval Architecture).
• NEBOSH/IOSH/Incident investigation qualification.

An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and/or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and/or existing employment. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.